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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,008.74, 5,531.88 and 2,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,008.74, 5,531.88 and 2,240 is: 3,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,008.74 : 5,531.88 = 2,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,008.74/5,531.88 = 2,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,008.74x = 5,531.88 × 2,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,008.74x = 12,391,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,391,411.20/4,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.10

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